FuturePod EP 216: FuturePod - Global South Futures - Shermon Cruz and Katindi Sivi
Feb 20, 2025
Shermon Cruz, co-founder of the Global South Futures community, and Katindi Sivi, a Nairobi-based futurist, dive into the need for better representation in futures discussions. They discuss the emerging Global South Futures community's role in decolonizing foresight practices, emphasizing the integration of diverse cultural insights. The conversation touches on reconciling past injustices with future possibilities, the importance of inclusivity in shaping narratives, and calls to action for active participation in this new communitarian approach.
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Need for Diverse Voices
- The Futures and Foresight field has been historically dominated by Northern Hemisphere voices.
- More diverse global perspectives are needed, prompting initiatives like the Global South Futures Community.
Global South Futures Community
- The Global South Futures Community was created to facilitate South-South Foresight Exchange.
- It aims to explore futures and foresight practices beyond mere techniques, incorporating language, culture, and nature.
Representation at Dubai Futures Forum
- Katindi Sivi noticed a lack of Global South representation at the Dubai Futures Forum.
- She joined the community to amplify marginalized voices and promote inclusive foresight practices.